Discover how building design affects our physical and mental well-being, impacts climate change, and reshapes entire communities. In this episode of the Health Spark podcast, we speak with Aakrity Madhan, a sustainability expert and Harvard University alumna, about the deep connections between health, the built environment, and global carbon emissions.
Why is it still so hard to talk about mental illness, even when we say we care about mental health? In this conversation, Dr. Alok Sarin, consultant psychiatrist at the Sitaram Bharatia Institute of Science and Research, New Delhi, helps unpack the stigma and silence that still surround mental illness in India. Dr. Sarin was […]
The World Health Organization has released its first global guideline for managing sickle cell disease (SCD) during pregnancy, a major step forward for millions of women at high risk of maternal death and complications. Watch to learn what this means for global health and why it matters now more than ever.
Asia is warming nearly twice as fast as the global average, warns the latest State of the Climate in Asia 2024 report by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). With record-high sea surface temperatures, shrinking glaciers, and intensifying heatwaves, the region faces mounting threats to ecosystems, livelihoods, and economies. This video breaks down the key findings […]
डब्ल्यूएचओ ने 9 जून 2025 को घोषणा की कि एमपॉक्स महामारी अभी भी अंतरराष्ट्रीय स्वास्थ्य आपातकाल है। 2024 की शुरुआत में कांगो में शुरू हुआ यह प्रकोप अब तक 25 देशों में फैल चुका है, जिससे 37,000 से अधिक मामले और 125 मौतें दर्ज की गई हैं। कांगो, युगांडा और सिएरा लियोन जैसे देशों में […]
The South-West Pacific saw its hottest year ever in 2024, with record temperatures, deadly cyclones, marine heatwaves, and rising sea levels, says the WMO. Countries like Australia, the Philippines, and Indonesia broke heat records, while island nations face existential threats from climate change. Watch now for key highlights from the WMO’s 2024 climate report.
An eye-opening explainer on the growing cases of PCOS and PCOD in India. What’s causing it, how to spot the signs, and why awareness is key for young women today.
India is seeing a fresh rise in COVID-19 cases, with over 6,800 active infections and new variants like JN.1 and NB.1.8.1 driving the surge. States like Kerala, Gujarat, and Delhi are reporting the highest numbers. While most cases are mild, experts warn that the elderly and immunocompromised remain at risk. This explainer breaks down what’s […]
India is facing a silent crisis—mental health issues and suicide rates are rising at an alarming pace. In this Health Spark Explained episode, we break down the data, trends, and real stories behind the numbers. What does the data say? Why are young people especially vulnerable? And what can we, as a society, do about […]
Taps are running dry. Tankers are everywhere. Borewells are failing. This is the daily reality for thousands in Bengaluru as the city battles one of its worst water crises. In this video, we dive into what’s really going on — why groundwater is disappearing, why borewells aren’t the answer anymore, and what it means when […]
Indian cities are getting hotter every year, and it’s not just about rising temperatures. It’s about how our cities are built, how green spaces are disappearing, and how climate change is making things worse. In this episode of Health Spark Explained, we dive into why your city feels like it’s burning up and what that […]
India’s new draft policy sets emission intensity targets for key industries as part of its climate action roadmap. This video breaks down what the policy proposes, who it affects, and why it matters for India’s net-zero journey.
